Learn how and when to cut back low-maintenance Knock Out roses, and what to do if you miss the ideal window so you don't risk ...

Pruning is a crucial component of most shrub care. We spoke with experts about common shrubs that do best if pruned in the ...

This week's gardening column tackles "heeling in" plants for the winter, when to prune rosebushes and how to keep squirrels from eating tulip bulbs.

Fall isn’t the best time to prune many shrubs because you risk removing the buds that will develop into next year’s blooms.

Q: We have star jasmine, coral honeysuckle, and Peggy Martin rose plants in our landscape. All have bloomed beautifully through this season, but now the plants are turning yellow. I fear that I might ...

It can be hard to say no to new beauties, but ask some pointed questions about the quality of the plants, and just as important, the value of your time ...

Q. Some of my roses are messy and in need of pruning. Can I prune them now? There are climbers as well as bush roses.

There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter. Keep in mind that any pruning on a plant encourages growth. Pruning stimulates a growth hormone called an auxin. If ...

Q: When should I prune my roses? They never go completely dormant in the winter. In Southern California, we don’t experience winter like the rest of the country. Most gardening guides will tell you to ...